Story
This frigate (floreal-class) was built in 1992 by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint Nazaire.
Owners & Masters
In 2021-2022 she was owned by The French Nay.
Armament
2 Exocet MM38 missiles (removed)
1 × 100 mm CADAM turret with Najir fire control system
2 × 20 mm modèle F2 guns
1 Panther helicopter or Aérospatiale Alouette III
Name Significance
Prairial was the ninth month in the French Republican Calendar. This month was named after the French word prairie, which means meadow. It was the name given to several ships.
References
George Schneider (Email to Nauticapedia 07/12/2021)
